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Baybay, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Baybay is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 17,668. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,668 Population 100/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
109.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Baybay

Baybay

Baybay, officially the City of Baybay, is a component city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. In the 2024 census, it has a population of 114,708 people.

People

Population17,668
Density100/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain109.4 in/yr
Sunny Days140/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population17,668
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates10.6785°, 124.8006°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation109.4 inches (2,779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baybay

Baybay is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 17,668. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Baybay

Baybay has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28°C), the coldest is Feb (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 3022 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.5° 368.5
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 23.1° / 29° 264.8
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.7° 187.8
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.6° 187.7
May 28°C / 82°F 25° / 31.9° 166.5
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 25.2° / 32° 228.1
Jul 27.5°C / 81°F 25.4° / 31.1° 211.6
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 25.2° / 31.6° 182.4
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 25.2° / 31.7° 174.3
Oct 27.5°C / 81°F 25.3° / 31.4° 318.6
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 25.1° / 30.6° 279.4
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 24.5° / 29.6° 452.4
Baybay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area177.3 sq mi (459.3 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates10.6785°N, 124.8006°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.4"
188% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,061 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 116 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 103 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 108 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 146 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 112 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 53 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 127 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 142 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 95 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 63 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 116 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 35 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 121 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 48 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 62 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

42 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 60 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 285 km
2021 Rai Category 5 82 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 170 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 247 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 81 km
2015 Melor Category 4 215 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 174 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 136 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 238 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 36 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 233 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 103 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 216 km
2006 Utor Category 2 80 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 186 km
2005 Roke Category 1 36 km
2004 Nida Category 5 221 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 254 km
1998 Babs Category 4 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 27 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 25 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 63 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 98 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 165 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 170 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 172 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
November 78°F (25°C) 14.0 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 12.9 in

Baybay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.0") and April the driest (5.8").

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Schools in Baybay

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baybay II Central School - - - -
Villa Mag-aso Elementary School - - - -
Hibunawan Elementary School - - - -
Candadam Elementary School - - - -
Baybay National High School - - - -
Baybay City Night High School - - - -
Baybay City Senior High School - - - -
Maganhan National High School - - - -
Maganhan Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Baybay

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Baybay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FCIC Elementary Library0.0
Javier's library building0.0
VSU Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Baybay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abuyog Marketplace
Abuyog Public MArket
Baybay City Public Market
by Stalls
Cheremie's Dressed Chicken
Community Talipapa
Glen/Jasmin's Fish Stall
Hindang Public Market
Inopacan Public Market
La Paz Shopping Square
LG's Meat Shop
Public market
Tarok Fish Port
VISCA MARKET

Hotels in Baybay

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GV Hotel
Jeamco Royal Hotel
Palermo Hotel
Pascual House Bed and Breakfast

Restaurants in Baybay

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baybajun
Captain Grill's and Restaurant
Dominicus
Irez Pizza House
J & E
Mang Inasal
Minahal Kita Native Restaurant
Robertson's Eatery

Cafes in Baybay

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunkin Donuts

Clinics in Baybay

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baybay Kids Clinic
Borneo Uy Clinic
Green Gold Mirambel Clinic and Allied Services (Diagnostic Laboratory and Birthing Services)
Lorelyn Children's Clinic
Optical Clinic

Dentists in Baybay

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dra. Angus- Mendiola
Fano Dental Clinic & Laboratory

Bus Stations in Baybay

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #1474910047

Gas Stations in Baybay

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
PH #314803326
Seaoil

Banks in Baybay

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinabanking Corporation
Landbank of the Philippines
Philippine National Bank (PNB)
PNB

Shopping Malls in Baybay

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baybay Central Mall
Metro

Airports Near Baybay

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Danao Ultralight Airport-Small Airport
Hilongos Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport
Limasawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Maasin Airport-Small Airport
Ubay Community Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Baybay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Baybay City Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baybay

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adoration Chapel
Holy Trinity Chapel
Immaculate Concepcion Parish
Lokal ng Baybay, Iglesia ni Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
147 m (482 ft)
Area
459.3 km² (177.3 mi²)
Founded
1620
Postal Code
6521
Website
baybaycity.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baybay

What is the population of Baybay?

Baybay has a population of 17,668 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 177.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baybay?

Baybay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.4 inches.

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